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G5VZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 21, 2011 07:00
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Quirky but a joy!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This is a lovely idea converted into a good design then hand-built with care and precision. It definitely is quirky and it took me a while to become comfortable with the DinKey knack. But once you get the knack it's wonderful.
It has very quickly become an essential part of my portable station.
The key arrived here just nine days after I placed an order on the internet, paying with PayPal. Fred, KF6HQC the DinKey's inventor, designer and maker kept me updated all through: confirming my order by email then despatch. I can see why he is able to confidently offer a 100% money-back guarantee as I can't imagine any genuine Morse enthusiast returning such a little gem as the DinKey.
Well done, Fred. And thanks!
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VK5HCF
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 3, 2011 14:01
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Excellent value
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Fred is a very good communicator and backs his product beyond belief. The key itself is very well made and TINY. It will make an excellent companion to my FT817ND and Par antenna. A Begali it aint, but it costs a minute fraction of the full size magnetic type paddles and will still do the job. It may lack the flair of paddles 10 - 20 times the cost and it may lack some of the finnesse, but, it does work and works well.
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VK5FRGM
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 11, 2011 05:15
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a must for the (QRP) enthusiast
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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right lets start the ball rolling by saying i received, my(DINKEY)made by fred (KF6HQC)this morning in the post ....
now i would like to add i live in ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, and it only took from the constitution of the key to my front door,9 days ......wow...when i can order something from another state over here and it ends up some times taken two weeks,
the communication from fred via e-mail was spot on with every move he made about the process,of payment and the makeing of the key's to the posting of them ...
the key (ie DINKEY) is an engineers delight, simpley well soldered, and made very very well,
if you have really do want some thing so small to maybe fit in a matchbox or just put in your pocket for when you qrp with the little YAESU 817ND this is the key to have ...as i type this im thinking maybe the key would even fit in the antenna pouch beside the radio...its that small,
any way the product, the communication,and the quality of the parts that went in to makeing it,
are 110%
i would like to add there are other small keys and paddles out there but as for size and value,and also a warranty, i think you would find it hard to bypass this one.....
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HB9FAQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 27, 2010 11:25
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Good
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After buying the dinkey for my new FT-897, I must say that was exactly what I was expecting, very good idea to Fred, I use of little but are happy, excellent key for portable use, with a little delicacy of course, for me good construction,for those who want having fun CW.
Congratulations Fred!!
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M0JHA
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 14, 2010 03:43
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well done Fred
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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what can you say.. it does exactly what it says on the tin.. My mrs got me one as a present.. As has been stated it just makes the 817 even more portable. if you love your 817 you will love this.. well done again Fred..
Hooked it up just now adjusted the contact spacing and ,well it works..
bill m0jha
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K4LJA
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2010 08:56
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It really is good
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had my DinKey for about three years now. It has always worked as advertised. Perhaps better. It's just what I want when I use my FT-817ND on the dock at my camp, or on the deck -- or sitting on the patio at home using the rig with an ever-present PAR antenna's QRP EndFedz. It seems as if the '877, EndFedz and Dinkey were made for each other. Don't leave home without them.
Thanks -- Randy, K4LJA, in Monroe, Louisiana
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N3JJT
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 28, 2010 08:44
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Makes the 817 Very Portable
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I told Fred I would make sure I wrote a review. Well, here it is! This little paddle is just what makes the 817 a more portable rig than it was. I have been using the paddle here in the shack, getting used to the size and feel. Very easy to use, unless you let your finger or thumb stay too close the paddle, it does not take much to key it! I am happy that I purchased this paddle for the 817. So, this year when I take the 817 out in the field, this will be right there. Thanks, Fred for the great product!
73..de Scott N3JJT
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K6RCS
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 20, 2009 08:07
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Great product, Great support
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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After buying the Dinkey for my new FT-897, I was excited (perhaps too excited) to get the device up and running for our club campout. As is clearly stated in the manual, the 897 chassis's are all just a little bit different. I filed away a bit of the plastic (over did-it, actually) and the device worked. This is a limitation on the Yaesu and *not* the Dinkey. But like any new kid with a new toy I didn't pay close attention to the way to initially get the Dinkey in the rig. I contacted the designer and he supported the product 100% and refixed the "O-rings" for me at no charge. To me, the responsiveness of product support and the effort by Fred to "make it right" was beyond anything I've seen in any product support capacity. For this reason alone I would have to rank the Dinkey high on the scale.
Now on to the product itself.... The device works precisely as advertised. This is to say that it works great! I have the remote mic for the 897 and consequently I have to disable the remote mic when using the Dinkey (Menu #59 in the 897). I set the Remote mic P2 memory to this function so that I can change it on the fly.
The device is responsive and not cumbersome (I don't get tired using the paddle at all). I showed my new paddle off at our club picnic and wow'ed the members. How cool is it to carry a tiny paddle with you when you have a truly remote rig with batteries and the tuner built in?
The only concern I would have about the Dinkey is related to the nature of RJ-45 plugs (who hasn't broken the tab off an RJ-45 plug in their lives?). But knowing Fred's level of commitment and service to the product, I know that if I did break the clip Fred would fix it for a nominal service charge once outside of warranty. I cannot ask for anything else from a manufacturer.
What a neat design, great paddle, and lightweight setup for remote rigs like the 897. You won't be sorry you bought one of these if you are looking for a lightweight paddle to use in the field.
Absolutely no complaints about product, service, or warranty. The device is exactly as promised and arrives quickly as well. I've been using the paddle now for over a month as I refine my CW skills (which is to say I am using the paddle quite a bit). For the price and the product you cannot beat this unit for your Yaesu's. But be a little careful with an 897. You really don't need to adjust the Dinkey to your chassis much (if at all) unless you are stupid (like I was). Kudos to Fred and the Dinkey. Thanks so much!
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XE1UFO
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 6, 2009 08:47
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GREAT IDEA
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Sometimes there iss no place to rest a paddle or key, such as when you are pedestrian portable. This is the catīs meow!
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IZ4KBS
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Rating: 5/5
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May 29, 2009 11:03
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Very handy
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This key is one of those clever ideas that pop up in someone's head every once in a while. As simple as it is, it is one of the most clever accessories that I have got for my Yaesu FT-817, and it is quite honestly priced too. I got mine after a few weeks since it was mailed, but that's because of our lousy Italian postal service, that takes ages when it comes to importing stuff from other than EU countries (they not only add extra fees, they also apply VAT on the total amount too! That's taxes upon taxes!), so I was prepared to both the long lead time and to the 10 extra Euro rip-off. Apart from that, this key is a really nifty addition to my portable setup. Good job Fred!
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